Belize Company - Corporate Environment Summary

Belize is the only Commonwealth country in Central America. The country has a stable political system with a diverse population.

Belize IBC (International Business Company), is a limited liability company which conducts its trading and business outside Belize and is intended for offshore activities. It takes 2 days to incorporate a company in Belize.

The Directors of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one director is required and there is no requirement to appoint a local resident director.

The Shareholders of the company may be of any nationality and may reside anywhere. At least one shareholder is required and can be the same person as the director. There is no upper limit to the number of shareholders and a shareholder can be a person or a corporation.

The standard share capital of a Belize IBC is $50,000 USD. However, only one share of the share capital must be issued and paid up. Your company's share capital can be issued in any currency.

Company Secretary / Registered Office / Registered Agent

The company must have a registered agent and registered office in Belize. There is no requirement for local secretary.

Privacy

The details of directors and shareholders do not appear on public record.

Company Records

The company must maintain accounting records, however s not obliged to keep records in Belize and there is no requirement to file accounts or a financial statement. There is no need for having audited accounts or submit a corporate tax return to the authorities.

Corporation and other taxes

There are no corporate taxes for a Belize Offshore Company, except for annual government levy, which is US$100 for standard share capital

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